White Sauce Penna Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 (16-ounce) package penne, (about 4 cups)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• garlic salt with parsley flakes, (or salt to taste)
• pepper to taste
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or additional Parmesan cheese, (optional)
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Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
4. Add milk and broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens about 5 minutes.
5. Add parmesan, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted.
6. Add pasta to the sauce and stir to combine. Add mozzarella and stir until melted. Serve warm.